Red Light, Green Light

For U6 and U8 Players. This drill will focus on dribbling with the ball close in order to stop quickly.

Soccer Drill contributed by: Chris Johnson

Drill Info:
This is for ages U6, U8.  Run this soccer drill with at least 4 players but no more than 10. This soccer drill should last approximately 15 minutes  on a small field. Make sure you have the following equipment: cones, .

Setup:
Create a starting line for each of the players, and the coach should move 15-20 yards away.

Instructions:
With the coaches back to the players, he yells GREEN LIGHT and the players try to dribble to the coach. When the coach yells RED LIGHT, he waits a moment and then turns to face the players. Anyone who is not stopped has to go back to the farthest person from the coach.

Variations:
* Have the players dribble with only the right or left foot.

Coaching Points:
* Make sure the players keep the ball close so they can stop quickly.

Focus:
Technical Dribbling